The term "tenth grade" refers to the second year of high school education in the United States. However, there are several equivalent terms that can be used to describe this particular year level that may be used in other countries or educational systems. These synonyms include: Year 11 (in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand), 10th year (in Germany), second year lyceum (in Greece), and second year senior high school (in the Philippines). Whatever the term used to describe this particular year level, it is an important time for students as they prepare for their transition into the final years of high school and beyond.